The Big Heat

1953

1h 29m

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7.7/10

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After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.

Directors

Fritz Lang

Writers

Sydney Boehm(screenplay by)

William P. McGivern(original story by)

Stars

Glenn Ford

Gloria Grahame

Lee Marvin

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Top cast

Glenn Ford

Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion

Debby Marsh

Vince Stone

Bertha Duncan

Mike Lagana

Katie Bannion

Tierney

Lt. Ted Wilks

Det. Gus Burke

Larry Gordon

Doris

Police Commissioner Higgins

George Rose

Hugo

Lucy Chapman

Baldy

Mr. Atkins

Selma Parker

Directors

Fritz Lang

Writers

Sydney Boehm(screenplay by)

William P. McGivern(original story by)

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_The Big Heat_ is a blistering slice of film noir; its shocking violence—especially the infamous coffee-throwing scene—still jolts in its cruelty, surpassing most of its contemporaries. Fritz Lang crafts a relentlessly dark narrative of corruption and vengeance, with Gloria Grahame and Lee Marvin delivering performances that are nothing short of magnetic. Their talent is sure to leave you appreciative and in awe. However, Glenn Ford's portrayal of Bannion feels disappointingly one-note, his stiffness paling against Marvin's menacing energy. A near-masterpiece, held back by its lead.

griggs7902 Dec, 2024